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Exchange Rate API

by io.github.Exchange-RateAPI

Real-time & historical exchange rates for 160+ currencies, mid-market (Reuters/Refinitiv).

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The publisher's own command. Not a PlugMCP endpoint.

Local command
npx -y @exchangerateapi/[email protected]
Credentials from the publisher
  • EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY — API key from exchange-rateapi.com (free tier available, no credit card required)
Provider
Claude Code
EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY=<secret> claude mcp add io.github.exchange-rateapi-mcp-server -- npx -y @exchangerateapi/[email protected]

Run in a terminal.

Claude Desktop
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io.github.exchange-rateapi-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@exchangerateapi/[email protected]"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY": "<secret>"
      }
    }
  }
}

claude_desktop_config.json

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Real-time & historical exchange rates for 160+ currencies, mid-market (Reuters/Refinitiv).

@exchangerateapi/mcp-server

Exchange Rate API is now AllRatesToday. This package keeps working against exchange-rateapi.com, but it is no longer updated. For new projects use @allratestoday/mcp-server (or the hosted endpoint https://allratestoday.com/api/mcp) — the same real-time API plus official rates from 121 central banks. Docs: allratestoday.com/docs.

MCP server that gives AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf) access to real-time and historical currency exchange rates from Exchange Rate API.

160+ currencies. Mid-market rates updated every 60 seconds, no retail spread.

Quick Setup

1. Get a Free API Key

Sign up at exchange-rateapi.com/register — free tier, no credit card.

2. Add to Your MCP Client

Claude Code (~/.claude/settings.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exchange-rateapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@exchangerateapi/mcp-server"],
      "env": { "EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY": "era_live_..." }
    }
  }
}

Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exchange-rateapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@exchangerateapi/mcp-server"],
      "env": { "EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY": "era_live_..." }
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exchange-rateapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@exchangerateapi/mcp-server"],
      "env": { "EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY": "era_live_..." }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf (~/.windsurf/mcp.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exchange-rateapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@exchangerateapi/mcp-server"],
      "env": { "EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY": "era_live_..." }
    }
  }
}

Tools

ToolDescription
get_exchange_rateGet the current mid-market rate between two currencies
get_historical_ratesGet historical data for a pair over 1d, 7d, 30d, or 1y
get_ratesMulti-target rates with date ranges and grouping (day/week/month)
list_currenciesList all 160+ supported currencies

Example Prompts

Once configured, ask your AI assistant:

  • "What's the current USD to EUR exchange rate?"
  • "Show me GBP/JPY rates for the last 30 days"
  • "Convert 5000 USD to EUR, GBP, and JPY"
  • "List all supported currencies"
  • "What's the monthly average EUR/USD rate for 2026?"

Environment Variables

VariableRequiredDescription
EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEYYesYour API key from exchange-rateapi.com
EXCHANGE_RATE_BASE_URLNoOverride API base URL (default: https://exchange-rateapi.com/api)

Links

  • API Documentation
  • Get Free API Key
  • Dashboard
  • GitHub

License

MIT

How do I install Exchange Rate API?
Copy the stdio config for Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or VS Code on this page. It uses the publisher's install, not a PlugMCP proxy.
Does Exchange Rate API need an API key?
The publisher lists these environment variables: EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY.
What transport does Exchange Rate API use?
Exchange Rate API runs locally over stdio.
When was Exchange Rate API last checked?
Last checked 2026-10-16. Real-time & historical exchange rates for 160+ currencies, mid-market (Reuters/Refinitiv).

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